Eifert spent the majority of the 2014 season on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow and separated shoulder. He has received clearance to participate in football activities but is exercising caution at this time.

Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert is on target to participate from the start of training camp, Bengals.com reports.

Eifert tore his labrum last offseason and dislocated his elbow in the first quarter of his first regular-season game. Rather than return late in the year, he and the team opted for season-ending shoulder surgery. The tight end said that his elbow has been cleared and he's waiting to receive clearance on his shoulder in a few weeks.

"I tried to play through the year. Once I had elbow surgery and I wasn’t going to come back, then I just got the shoulder done," Eifert said. "That’s why I’m excited now because I’m feeling strong, feeling upbeat. I’m not in any pain. It feels good."

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told reporters tight end Tyler Eifertunderwent shoulder surgery two weeks ago to repair an injury he suffered during training camp, per the team's official website. Eifert has been sidelined since suffering an elbow injury in the season opener. He was placed on IR after the opening-week injury and will not play again this season.

The Bengals' official website suspects tight end Tyler Eifert won't be back for the stretch run, but will return for the playoffs. Eifert has been sidelined since suffering an elbow injury in the season opener.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis told reporters tight end Tyler Eifert is still "progressing" and he expects him to return at some point this season, according to ESPN. Eifert has been sidelined since the first week of the season with an elbow injury. He is on short-term injured reserve list.